Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Application Checklist:
- Completed online application form
- Goal statement
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (BS degree or higher in nursing from accredited college or university required)
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- 1 Letter of recommendation (preferably professional)
- Submit evidence of current nursing license
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: April 1 for fall
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website.
Curriculum
Course Requirements
4 Required Course (12 Credits)
- NURSNG 607 - Evidenced Based Teaching Practices 3 Credit(s)
- NURSNG 608 - The Nurse Educator in the Academic Setting 3 Credit(s)
- NURSNG 609 - The Nurse Educator in the Practice Setting 3 Credit(s)
- NURSNG 612 - Transition from Nurse Clinician to Nurse Educator 3 Credit(s)
Graduation Criteria
Complete twelve credits from four courses including one required course, one nursing elective, and two additional electives.
Practicum: Practicum is highly recommended, but optional. NURSNG 608, NURSNG 609, and NURSNG 612 offer an optional clinical practicum component in the academic or clinical practice setting.
Statute of Limitations: Three years
Contact
Program Contact:
postmasternp@umb.edu
Graduate Program Director:
Christine Salvucci
christine.salvucci [at] umb.edu
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